A long time ago, when I started listening to audiobooks on Audible, I was skeptical about the subscription criteria. Losing books in case of canceling my Audible subscription was the first thing I was concerned about the most. However, everything was fine and simple as soon as I started experiencing it as a long-time member of Audible.
You don’t lose books by cancelling your Audible membership if you have already purchased your books during your membership period. Once you purchase and download your books from Audible you are free to listen later, as many times as you want, even if you cancel Audible.
However, you may lose access to any unused credits that you may have accumulated during your membership. Therefore, I will explain everything you may need to know before you start membership of Audible.
Let’s get started!
Audible Subscription Policy Regarding Books
Cancelling a subscription or membership doesn’t affect your right to use the books you have already purchased. Any audiobooks that you have purchased on Audible are yours to keep, even if you cancel your subscription.
It is not always required to download your books to your device after purchasing. As soon as you use your credits to purchase books on Audible, it is yours even if you cancel your membership.
Your books are added to your Library whenever you purchase an audiobook on Audible. You can access your books on Audible because your account remains active even after canceling your subscription.
You can also download it to your device for offline listening. As long as you have downloaded the audiobook to your device, you will be able to listen to it offline without the need for an internet connection.
Audible Membership Plans
When you sign up for Audible, you are subscribing to a membership plan that gives you access to their library of audiobooks and other content. This membership/subscription typically involves a monthly fee and provides you with certain benefits.
You can get a certain number of credits per month that can be used to purchase audiobooks and access the Audible library depending on your membership plan.
Audible Premium Plus:
- This membership level costs $14.95/month and includes one credit per month, which can be used to purchase any audiobook from the Audible catalog.
- Members have access to exclusive discounts on additional audiobooks and can purchase additional credits at a discounted rate.
- Premium Plus includes one free audiobook per month in addition to access to the Plus catalog.
- Members can keep their credits for up to one year after they are issued.
- Members also have access to free audio shows and can stream podcasts for free.
- This membership level includes a 30-day free trial period, and members can pause or cancel their subscriptions at any time.
Audible Plus:
- This membership level costs $7.95/month and does not include any extra credits or titles per month.
- Members have unlimited access to the Audible Plus catalog. It includes thousands of audiobooks, podcasts, and audio shows that can be streamed or downloaded for offline listening.
- Members also receive discounts on additional audiobook purchases.
- Members do not receive any credits to purchase audiobooks, and cannot keep any unused credits.
- This membership level includes a 30-day free trial period, and members can pause or cancel their subscriptions at any time.
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Membership Plan |
Audible Premium Plus |
Audible Plus |
|---|---|---|
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Monthly Cost |
$14.95/month |
$7.95/month |
|
Credits per Month |
1 credit per month |
None |
|
Access to Audible Plus Catalog |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Discounts on Additional Purchases |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Keep Credits |
Yes |
No |
|
Free Audio Shows |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Ability to Pause Membership |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Length of Free Trial |
30 days |
30 days |
Benefits of Audible Premium Plus
- Audible Premium Plus is the flagship subscription and offers more benefits than Audible Plus.
- Audible Plus only provides access to the Plus catalog and no other benefits, such as discounts during sales events.
- The Premium Plus plan costs $7 more than the Plus plan but includes one free premium audiobook per month and access to additional benefits like 2-for-1 sales or $5 events.
- Premium Plus is a good deal if you find enough audiobooks that interest you in the Plus catalog and take advantage of the additional benefits.
Can I cancel Audible and still access my books?
You can cancel your Audible subscription without losing your Audible account. You don’t lose your books only if you have already purchased them.
Your active Audible account helps you access any of your downloaded books even after canceling your membership from Audible. You can listen to your audiobooks through the Audible app or website, even if you are no longer a member.
However, you cannot purchase more titles, despite having an active account on Audible, once you cancel your membership. Moreover, canceling your Audible has different consequences for the credits you have in your Audible.
Do I lose my books or credits if I cancel Audible?
As mentioned above, you do not lose your access to purchased books, but you will be unable to make more purchases. Contrary to books, Audible has different criteria for the credits you own in your account.
You lose your credits after canceling your Audible membership. Your billing cycle ends and you will see your locked catalog in your account. You can not do any further purchasing with your closed catalog despite having an active account in Audible.
Therefore, utilizing your credits before you cancel your subscription is better.
What happens when I cancel Audible?
The three consequences of cancelling your Audible account are worth knowing. Cancelling your subscription to Audible affects your catalogue, books, and the credits you own in your account.
You get your catalog locked as soon as you cancel your membership from Audible. You lose some benefits of being an Audible member, such as discounted audiobook prices, free monthly audiobooks, and access to Audible Originals.
You will still have your active account and you will no longer be charged the monthly fee. However, you will no longer be able to access new books and different other benefits. Your active account will only be helpful for listening to your already purchased books.
How to Cancel Audible Subscription?
Canceling an Audible subscription is simple and easy. You can cancel your Audible subscription by following the step by step guide.
- Go to the Audible website (Audible.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on your name in the upper-right corner of the screen and select “Account Details” from the dropdown menu.
You will be prompted with an offer to stay with Audible and offered a free audiobook or other perks, but if you want to cancel, click on “Continue Canceling.”
Select a reason for canceling from the dropdown menu and click on “Continue Canceling.”
On the next screen, Audible may offer you a special promotion to stay as a member. If you are certain that you want to cancel your membership, click on “Cancel Membership” again.
Finally, you will see a confirmation page that confirms the cancelation of your Audible membership. Make sure to take note of any important information on this page, such as when your membership will end or when any remaining credits will expire.
That’s it! Once you have canceled your membership, you can still access your purchased audiobooks through your Audible library.
Can I transfer my Audible books to another account or platform if I cancel my subscription?
You can still have access to the audiobooks that you purchased with your credits even if you cancel your Audible subscription. However, you may not be able to transfer books because you will no longer have access to your credits or the Audible Plus catalog.
Regarding transferring your Audible audiobooks to another account or platform, Audible’s terms of use state that you cannot share, sell, or transfer your audiobooks to another person or platform.
If you wish to transfer your Audible audiobooks to another platform, you can try converting the audiobooks to a different format using third-party software. However, this may be a violation of Audible’s terms of use and conditions.
How do I cancel my audible account without losing credits?
There is no way to avoid losing credits, but one – use them before cancelling your Audible subscription. You will lose access to any unused credits, and you must use them before cancelling your membership.
Once you have used all of your credits, you can then cancel your membership without losing access to any of the audiobooks in your library.
If I cancel my Audible subscription, can I still get customer support for issues related to my audiobooks?
You can not only download and read your purchased books, but you can also get customer support for issues related to your audiobooks. Audible has a customer support team available to assist you with any issues or concerns you may have.
You can contact Audible customer support through various support options, including email, phone, and chat support. However, certain support options may be restricted based on your subscription status or location.
However, You will still be able to find a support option that works for you even if you have canceled your subscription.
Here is how you can get customer support for Audible audiobooks even after canceling your subscription:
- Go to the Audible official website.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “Help” link under the “Let Us Help You” section.
- On the Help Center page, click on the “Contact Us” button located on the right-hand side of the page.
- Choose your preferred support option from the list provided, such as email, phone, or chat support.
- Provide some information about your issue, and then follow the prompts to connect with a customer support representative.
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Can I download my Audible books to my device if I cancel my account?
Downloading your books from your Audible account is possible on any device. There are different criteria for Audible members and non-members for downloading books.
If you have already purchased your books, you are free to download them as many times as you want to have on your device. After purchasing books with your credits, you get a right to keep them in your Audible library or device to read them later.
As an Audible member, you can easily purchase any book you want to download on your device. However, you cannot download the books from the catalog plus once you cancel your subscription.
What are the key differences between Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus?
Both plans offer different features and benefits for their members. Here are some of the key differences between Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus:
- Monthly Cost: Audible Premium Plus costs $14.95/month, while Audible Plus costs $7.95/month.
- Credits per Month: Audible Premium Plus offers 1 credit per month, while Audible Plus does not offer any credits.
- Access to Audible Plus Catalog: Both Audible Premium Plus and Audible Plus offer access to the Audible Plus catalog.
- Discounts on Additional Purchases: Both Audible Premium Plus and Audible Plus offer discounts on additional purchases.
- Keep Credits: Audible Premium Plus allows you to keep unused credits, while Audible Plus does not offer credits.
- Free Audio Shows: Both Audible Premium Plus and Audible Plus offer free audio shows.
- Ability to Pause Membership: Both Audible Premium Plus and Audible Plus allow you to pause your membership.
- Length of Free Trial: Both Audible Premium Plus and Audible Plus offer a 30-day free trial.
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Conclusion
Audible possesses a user-friendly and fair policy regarding cancelling your subscription. Anyone can easily cancel and re-join it without losing his active panel and books library. However, it is important to note that you can lose your unused credits available in your Audible once you cancel your subscription. Therefore, it is better to utilize your credits first before cancelling your membership on Audible. You can also visit Audible for customer support if you have any confusion and they provide you with customer support even if you are no longer a subscribed member.
